Southampton striker Che Adams says teammates have welcomed back Jack Stephens to training.
Stephens has not featured since limping off during the 0-0 draw at Manchester City in September, due to a hamstring tendon injury.
But the club this week showed the 27-year-old back training with the group ahead of Saturday's trip to Liverpool.
Adams told the Daily Echo: "Obviously it's been a long time for Stepho, but he's a good lad and he's strong enough to get through it.
"Everyone is buzzing to have him back and he's just a great character to have around the training ground."
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